College Librarian at Federal College of Education, Gidan Madi (FCEGM)

Federal College of Education, Gidan Madi (FCEGM) was established in 2019 by Federal Government of Nigeria. The College is located in the ancient city of Gidan Madi, Tangaza Local Governmnt and Its Motto is "Learning for Self Relience". The college is committed to the production of teachers with the intellectual and professional background adequate for their assignment and to make them adaptable to any changing situation, not only in the life of their country but also in the world.

The Governing Council of the Federal College of Education, Gidan Madi, invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: College Librarian

Location Gidan, Madi, Sokoto

Job Detail

• The College Librarian shall be responsible to the Provost for the administration of the College Library and for coordinating the Library services in the teaching units of the College.

Duties

• The candidate for the position is expected to, among other responsibilities, perform overall Library policy, contacts, and liaising with Departments on book requirements, prepare Library budgets, give professional advice on Library matters, and perform any other functions which the Council or Provost may so direct.

Qualifications
The candidates for the post of the College Librarian must possess the following:

• A good Bachelor's Degree with Master's in Library Science (MILS) from a recognized institution of higher learning with at least fifteen (15) years cognate experience and registration with Professional Library body; or a Doctorate Degree (PhD) in Library and Information Science with at least twelve (12) years cognate work experience with evidence of registration with Professional Library body;
• Proficiency in Information and Communication Technology (ICT);
• Present evidence of sound human relations,
• Professional competence, Industrial integrity, efficient management of human and material resources;
• Must be Chief Librarian or a Deputy Librarian for a period of not less than five (5) years;
• Must not be above the age of fifty-nine (59) years at the time of taking up the appointment; and the Candidate must show evidence of substantial contribution to knowledge through research and scholarly publications in reputable Journals equivalent to that of a Chief Lecturer.
• Other Requirements

Vision and Mission Statement

• The candidate must submit, in clear terms, in not more than two (2) pages, his/her Vision and Mission statement for the College in the next 5 years.

Tenure of Appointment

• The appointment of the College Librarian is for a single term of five (5) years only, beginning from the effective date of appointment.

Salary

• Consolidated salary for College Librarian of the Federal Colleges of Education will be applicable.

Condition of Service

• The successful candidates will be entitled to the privileges and benefits of Principal Officers as specified in the terms and conditions of service for Staff of Federal Colleges of Education in Nigeria and other conditions which may be approved from time to time by the Governing Council of the College in accordance with the Colleges of Education Act, and in consultation with the National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE).

Application Closing Date
5th December, 2025.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit ten (10) typewritten copies of their Applications, including credentials and Curriculum Vitae, giving the following information as listed below:

• Post Desired
• Full Names: (surname first and in capital letters)
• Date of Birth
• Place of Birth
• Gender
• Nationality
• State of Origin
• Local Government Area
• Details of Contact Address:
  • Residential Address
  • Email Address
  • Mobile Telephone Number(s) (inclusive of WhatsApp)
• Permanent Home Address
• Marital Status
• Number and Ages of Children
• Name of Next of Kin
• Address of Next of Kin
• Mobile Telephone Number(s) of Next of Kin
• Educational Institutions attended and Qualifications obtained with Dates
• Membership of Professional Bodies with Dates
• Scholarships, Prizes, and Awards
• Academic Honors, Merits, and Distinctions
• Work Experience with Dates
• Present Employer
• Status and Salary
• Date of Last Promotion
• Evidence of proficiency in ICT
• Community Service
• List of Academic Journals and Publications cited in current APA format (for Provost and College Librarian only).
• Attendance at Conferences/Workshops with Dates (where applicable)
• Extra-Curricular Activities
• Names and Addresses of Three (3) Referees, one of whom must be the present employer.
• Signature and Date

Applications should be enclosed in an envelope marked "College Librarian" at the upper right-hand corner of the envelope and addressed to "The Registrar, Federal College of Education, Gidan Madi, Sokoto State" and submitted to the Office of:
The Registrar,
Liaison Office of the Federal College of Education,
Gidan Madi at Gobir Road,
Old Airport Area,
Sokoto State.

Note: Reference reports from the three referees are to be forwarded directly to the Registrar and Secretary to Council.